{"id":3086,"date":"2026-05-02T17:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T17:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=3086"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:53:59","slug":"teacher-appreciation-week-teacher-certification-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/teacher-appreciation-week-teacher-certification-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Appreciation Week 2026: Teacher Certification Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPDATED: Friday, May 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Become a Teacher in 2026 \u2014 Save $450 This Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">$450 off (now $1,450 total)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Payment plans available (first time ever)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><s>First 50 receive a $20 Amazon gift card<\/s> <em><strong>(All have been claimed<\/strong>)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">5 enrollments refunded in full (<em><strong>Applications being accepted through 11:59 PM, May 8<\/strong><\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newmypass.abcte.org\/mypass\/default\/registration.action;\">\u2705\u00a0<strong>Start your free trial now<\/strong>.<\/a> <br>(Keep reading for more details!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Teacher in 2026 \u2014 Save $450 This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and American Board is offering its most accessible enrollment opportunity of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is a limited-time offer. Some incentives will be gone within the first 48 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Week Only:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$450 off enrollment<\/strong><br>Total cost:&nbsp;<strong>$1,450<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Now available on a payment plan (first time ever)<\/strong><br>Start without paying everything upfront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s><strong>First 50 enrollments receive a $20 Amazon gift card<\/strong><br><em>(<\/em>Only available Monday\/early Tuesday<em>)<\/em><\/s><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 free enrollments <\/strong><br>Complete the program at no cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newmypass.abcte.org\/mypass\/default\/registration.action;\">Click here to start your free trial<\/a> now and be ready to enroll<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb2&nbsp;<strong>Lowest Price of the Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most affordable American Board has ever been.<br>Use code&nbsp;<strong>TEACHERS450<\/strong>&nbsp;to save $450 and bring your total cost to&nbsp;<strong>$1,450<\/strong>. This is our lowest price of the year and is only available during Teacher Appreciation Week. If you\u2019ve been waiting for the right time to start, this is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb3&nbsp;<strong>Now Available on Payment Plans (First Time Ever)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time ever, this $450 discount applies to our payment plans. You can get started without paying the full amount upfront. Both our&nbsp;<strong>standard payment plan<\/strong>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<strong>reduced payment plan (for those who qualify)<\/strong>&nbsp;are eligible, making it easier than ever to begin your path to the classroom. If pricing is what&#8217;s been holding you back, this is your time. This discount allows you to save an additional $50 per month, but it&#8217;s only available for people who enroll this week: May 4-8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@americanboard.org\">info@americanboard.org<\/a> for access to the discounted installment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**<strong>Please note: The discounted payment plan is only available through 11:59PM, May 8. Payment plans will return to standard program cost as of May 9.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf81 GONE: <strong>$20 Amazon Gift Card (First 50 Enrollments)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><s>The first 50 people to enroll will receive a&nbsp;<strong>$20 Amazon gift card<\/strong>&nbsp;to help cover classroom supplies. At American Board, we don&#8217;t just talk about supporting teachers\u2014we do it. We know teachers often spend their own money to support their students, and this is one small way we can support you. Available only while supplies last, and these will go quickly! <em><strong>(Wednesday Update: All cards have been claimed<\/strong>)<\/em><\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon cards will be issued the first week in June, when scholarship winners are announced!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93&nbsp;<strong>5 Full Tuition Refunds (Scholarship Opportunity)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Five enrollees will be selected to receive a&nbsp;<strong>full tuition refund<\/strong>, allowing them to complete the program at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enroll this week using code&nbsp;<strong>TEACHERS450<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email&nbsp;<strong><a>molmstead@americanboard.org<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grade and subject you plan to teach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short explanation of why you want to become a teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A photo (selfie or headshot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Scholarship applications must be received by 11:59PM on May 8!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scholarship opportunity is a true game changer\u2014past recipients are now making a meaningful difference in their classrooms and communities, and you can read their stories below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/teacher-scholarship-winner-stevens-experience\/\">Steven Ness<\/a>, a 2024 T.A.W. Scholarship recipient helps students earn their high school equivalency at a correctional center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/a-mississippi-chemistry-teachers-story\/\">Jordyn Kadlub<\/a>, is 2025 T.A.W Scholarship recipient shines line on what her chemistry students are capable of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2026 Scholarship winners will be announced in June!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Become a Teacher in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most states, becoming a teacher requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A background check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passing required certification exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many candidates choose an alternative teacher certification pathway to meet these requirements without returning to a traditional university program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows career changers, paraprofessionals, and recent graduates to transition into teaching more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Alternative Teacher Certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternative teacher certification is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree but did not major in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of completing semester-based coursework, candidates demonstrate competency through exam preparation and targeted study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Board offers a fast, flexible, and affordable alternative teacher certification pathway. Candidates can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move at their own pace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete certification in months, not years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, this is the most efficient way to begin a teaching career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Week Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teacher Appreciation Week&nbsp;is more than a time to recognize educators. It\u2019s also a moment to step into the profession. Across the country, schools continue to face teacher shortages. Many communities are looking for individuals who are ready to step into the classroom and make an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teacher Appreciation Week connects recognition with opportunity. For many future teachers, this is when the decision becomes real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Take the First Step?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most accessible American Board has ever been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some incentives are limited and expected to be claimed early in the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong>Start your free trial today and prepare to enroll<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How fast can I become a teacher?<\/strong><br>Many candidates complete certification in a matter of months, depending on their pace and state requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need a degree in education to become a teacher?<\/strong><br>No. A bachelor\u2019s degree in any subject is typically required, along with passing certification exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the fastest way to become a teacher?<\/strong><br>Alternative teacher certification programs allow candidates to prepare for exams and earn certification without completing a traditional university program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is online teacher certification legitimate?<\/strong><br>Yes. 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